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Cultural Index of Traditions
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The varied traditions give China a distinct cultural identity. Here is a directory of topics covered on this SACU web site.
| Festivals |
A guide to the important festivals in China including information on the Lantern
and Mid Autumn Festivals. |
| Religion |
A guide to religious beliefs in China. Also see our introduction to religious concepts. |
| Tea |
The cultivation of tea began in China. It is still a key part of Chinese culture. |
| Tea Houses |
The taking of tea in a Sichuan teahouse is still steeped in tradition. |
| Daoism |
The ancient Daoist tradition has strong ties with modern environmentalism. |
| Years |
Background to the familiar Chinese Astrological twelve year cycle |
| Marriage |
Learn about attitudes and traditions associated with marriage in China |
| Food |
Chinese food is chosen to be carefully balanced for nutrition and health. |
| Medicine |
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) continues to gain acceptance in the West. |
| Acupuncture |
Acupuncture is an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine involving insertion of needles at key points on the body. |
| Making Lanterns |
Making traditional Chinese lanterns is not as easy as it might seem. |
| Papercuts |
One of the chief art forms in China is the 'papercut', appropriate as the Chinese also invented paper. |
| Chess |
The Chinese Game has a large following and offers an interesting variation to the Western form. |
| Go |
The Game of Go has simple rules that lead to a game with beguiling complexity. |